Karnataka CM Asks World Cup Fans to Stay Calm as Hotels Get Late-night Nod
Responding to the wishes of youngsters, the state government allowed hotels and restaurants to operate beyond the usual closing hours so that fans could watch the final
Karnataka CM puts officials on drought alert, announces Rs 1 crore aid for each taluk
Karnataka officials are directed to work continuously for drought preparedness. Immediate funds are allocated for drinking water supply across all taluks. Farmers must not suffer due to administrative negligence or apathy. Drinking water, fodder, and crop insurance are prioritized for rural areas. The government will verify field assessments against official reports.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Reviews Current Drought Situation Across the State
Bengaluru, July 19: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar chaired a meeting on Sunday at Vidhana Soudha with district panchayat commissioners and chief executive officers (CEOs) to review the ongoing drought situation in the state and discuss measures to tackle the challenges arising from it. The meeting focused on issues related to drinking water supply, availability ... Read more Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Reviews Current Drought Situation Across the State
Karnataka CM asks officials to brace for drought, warns against negligence and fake claims
Karnataka's Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare for drought conditions. He stressed protecting farmers and ensuring drinking water supply remains paramount. Officials must verify ground conditions and avoid bogus claims in relief efforts. The state faces a significant rainfall deficit, impacting sowing and water availability. Timely implementation of mitigation measures is crucial for rural communities.
New Delhi, July 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly objected to remarks made by Karnataka Congress legislator H.C. Balakrishna against Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala stated that the Congress legislator made reprehensible comments about Karandlaje. Poonawala shared images on the social media platform X and expressed in a video message, ... Read more BJP Condemns Comments Against Shobha Karandlaje; Poonawala Highlights Anti-Women Mentality of Congress Legislator
Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2026: Option Entry Begins; Check Seat Allotment Dates
KEA PGCET 2026 first round option entry has begun for Working Professionals. Check the counselling schedule, mock allotment, choice filling, fee payment and seat confirmation dates.
Karnataka CM holds cabinet meet on drought today
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has convened an emergency Cabinet meeting on Sunday to review the worsening drought situation in the state and discuss immediate relief measures for affected regions. Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha, the Chief Minister said the meeting was scheduled after the regular Cabinet meeting, originally planned for Thursday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Newlywed stabbed to death by friend on reception night
Ballari: The Ballari police have cracked the murder of a 21-year-old newlywed who was allegedly stabbed to death by his friends on the night of his wedding reception, arresting three accused, including a juvenile in conflict with law. Another suspect remains absconding, and efforts are underway to trace him. The victim, Nabi Rasool, a resident Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka KEA invites fresh applications for UGNEET-2026 medical and dental courses
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has opened fresh registration for UGNEET-2026 admissions to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses in Karnataka. Candidates who have not registered for UGCET-2026 can apply online through the KEA portal between July 17, 2026, and July 24, 2026. The authority has issued instructions for CET-2026 applicants, non-Karnataka candidates, OCI, PIO, NRI and foreign candidates regarding registration, fee payment, marks submission and document verification procedures.
DMK Demands Discussion on Mekedatu Dam Project in Parliament
Chennai, July 19: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has intensified its opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka by presenting suspension notices in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The party is calling for an immediate discussion on this critical issue in Parliament. According to the DMK, the project poses a significant ... Read more DMK Demands Discussion on Mekedatu Dam Project in Parliament
30% teachers on SIR duty, academic lessons in Karnataka govt schools take a hit
Thousands of Karnataka government and aided schools have halted learning activities. An estimated thirty percent of teachers are drafted for electoral roll revision duties. This situation has led to significant learning loss and disrupted academic schedules. Many schools are now functioning with minimal staff, impacting educational delivery. Experts suggest rescheduling the entire academic year to mitigate these effects.
Daughter married and settled in USA lost partition case in HC for getting share in family lands in Bengaluru for this reason; Know more. Know why did she lose the case in Karnataka High Court. Also know what does Hindu law say.
Art Bengaluru Collective kicks off its 11th annual art exhibition
In this photo essay, we showcase an art exhibition at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, along with curator insights.
Karnataka BJP Supports JD(S) March Against Bidadi Township Project
Bengaluru, July 19: The Karnataka BJP has clarified that it has no objections to the dates announced by its NDA ally, the Janata Dal (Secular), for the proposed march against the Bidadi Township project. The BJP emphasized that both parties are united in their opposition to this state government initiative. Speaking to reporters at the ... Read more Karnataka BJP Supports JD(S) March Against Bidadi Township Project
HARMAN collaborates with city university on automobile tech
2 lakh drop in Bengaluru platform ticket sales year on year
With 15,395 MBBS seats, Karnataka now leads medical education race
CBI files chargesheet against real estate firm for cheating buyers
When coffee doesnt love you back: Bengalurus caf boom comes with hidden cost to health
ComedK revokes counselling nod for 15 students in malpractice case
Electric bus rams auto in Bengaluru, kills 60-year-old driver
4-year-old racehorse euthanised at Bangalore Turf Club after irreparable leg injury
Animal Rights Activists Fume Over Cruelty
No power in these areas in Bengaluru
Seven-day notice period ends, towing of abandoned vehicles begins in Bengaluru
Group of five arrested in Chinnappanahalli security guard murder case
CCB busts honey-trap and robbery gang
SIR duty: Aided school students protest against missing teachers in Bengaluru
Gas geyser cylinder leak triggers blaze, injures 3 of a family in Dharwad
Recruitment claims in viral audio stir fresh controversy at Karnataka Folklore University
Goonda Act invoked against rowdy-sheeter with 17 criminal cases
Drought fears fuel crop insurance rush among Belagavi farmers
Timely collection of evidence helps in convicting Bengaluru man for killing father
Drunken bar confession exposes eloped girls murder by minor live-in partner in Bengaluru
Power cut threat looms over Hampi Kannada University for unpaid dues
Rs 68 crore deposit trail under scanner as Belagavi raids two more finance firms
Monkey menace in Chikkabagewadi village
Second jail escapee nabbed in Bidar, hunt on for third convict
150+ Belagavi officials trained to enforce animal-friendly rules at Chinchali Jatra
Election Commission: Mahadevapuras missing 2002 rolls issue will be fixed today
Bengalurus IISc team develops indigenous AI-powered diabetes-care system
A week-long mystery ended with the exhumation of a 16-year-old girl's body. The accused minor boy's uncle confessed to the crime while intoxicated. The teenagers had eloped from Bengaluru and were living as daily wage earners. An argument led to an accidental discharge of a gun, causing the girl's death. Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the incident.
More moms-to-be in Karnataka are taking folic acid: NFHS
Kannada film Mithya bags 3 honours at 72nd National film awards
Before Metro reaches Tumakuru, railways plan more trains to connect to Bengaluru suburbs
Girl files complaint over incident of alleged moral policing
BMTC electric bus hits auto near K.R. circle; auto driver killed
KEA allows UG-NEET candidates to register for UG-CET, link their NEET roll number
Legislators pitch Sira as second international airport of Bengaluru region
Proposed Site is 150km From Kempegowda International Airport
Desi Rice Mela begins in Mysuru, over 200 varieties on display
Hindutva activists booked for assault on alleged Bangladeshi nationals
Information Commission orders police station video footage be given to appellant
Demand grows for early rollout of Bengaluru Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper as trainsets await clearance
Adding to the anticipation, two Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets intended for the proposed service are currently stationed at the Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru City Railway Station
Kalaburagi artist invited to Rashtrapati Bhavans Artist-in-Residence Programme
He will also create a painting through a live demonstration. It will be added to the permanent collection of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Karnataka To Celebrate Mysuru Dasara Amid Drought Fears, BJP Slams Congress
Celebrated every year in memory of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru, the Dasara festival attracts lakhs of people from within and outside India.
Karnataka Cabinet to meet on July 19 to discuss drought situation
There will be a video conference with deputy commissioners, zilla panchayat CEOs and officials on the emerging drought situation prior to Cabinet meeting
18,000 rare books, 1,000 archives in Mysuru to go digital
The Department of Archaeology, Musuems and Heritage, Mysuru and Anubhava Mantapa Servants of Knowledge Association join hands to digitise extraordinary heritage collection
BJP MLC alleges irregularities in digital evaluation in Kuvempu University
Zero-tolerance on drugs: Mysuru City Police launch twin campaigns
Operation RISE and BEDA BRO to make Karnataka drug-free by 2028; step-up crackdown, 19.46-crore drug raw material seized this year
Kalaburagi: All India Trade Union Congress seeks revision of wages for midday meal workers
Head cooks and assistant cooks working under the scheme should be recognised as labourers instead of scheme workers and paid statutory minimum wages, says AITUC State president
No legal bar to Belagavi resolution: Justice Nagamohan
Karnataka To Hold Emergency Cabinet Meeting on Drought: CM Shivakumar
We have received details of the situation and the schemes and measures that can be implemented during the drought, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar said
Raichur MP urges corporate houses to be active in CSR activities
Companies should send their representatives and experts to the district to study local requirements and demands while releasing the grant under the CSR fund, he says.
Karnataka police introduce one-year tenure for special branch staff at police stations
AIDSO stage protest in Hassan condemning action on Wangchuk
The DSS will stage a State-wide protest at all district headquarters on July 23.
AIDSO condemn police action against Wangchuk, seeks democratic dialogue
Former PM HD Deve Gowda's wife Chennamma passes away after cardiac arrest
Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, passed away on Saturday. She was admitted to Manipal Hospital for a respiratory ailment and suffered a cardiac arrest. Chennamma was the survivor of an acid attack in February 2001. She married H D Deve Gowda in 1954 and had six children. Despite her prominent family, she largely remained away from the public spotlight.
Youth sentenced to life for murdering father over domestic dispute
Sis-in-law among 6 held for double murder
Juvenile among 3 held for grooms murder at post-wedding party
Hubballi doctor performs hip replacement surgery on centenarian
Although the family had approached various hospitals for treatment, several doctors had advised against going for surgery considering the complications related to his old age.
AIDSO district president K. Eranna alleges that repeated irregularities in examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency, including NEET-UG, had jeopardised the future of lakhs of students across the country.
Shubhranshu is Hubballi topper in NEET
24-year-old man arrested for killing 70-year-old grandmother
Demand grows for Tulu script on KSRTC bus stand board
Sudha Murty allocates MPLAD funds for Hampi Heritage restoration
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowdas wife Chennamma passes away
She had been admitted to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru with breathing complications, chest congestion and other age-related complications
Six resolutions adopted by groups opposing kambala in Mysuru Dasara
Participants said that kambala is incompatible with the heritage, cultural identity and religious significance of the world-renowned Dasara festival
Airport Near Tumakuru Will Benefit 1820 Districts: Karnataka Dy CM
Vijayendra stated that if the airport came up near Tumakuru, it would provide more equitable access to people from other regions of the state
Bengaluru's second airport should come up near Tumakuru: Karnataka Dy CM Parameshwara
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said he wants Bengaluru's second international airport to come up near Tumakuru, citing better connectivity for 18-20 districts, but stressed the final decision would be based on recommendations of the technical committee and the DGCA.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has declared the provisional DCET 2026 results on its official website. Diploma candidates can download their rank cards using their login credentials. Those meeting the prescribed cutoff will be eligible for the upcoming counselling process, which will include registration, choice filling, document verification, seat allotment and admission confirmation.
NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 Released: Check state-wise government and private medical college seats
NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: The National Medical Commission has published the 2026 MBBS seat matrix for aspiring doctors. This year offers 1,36,939 MBBS seats, a significant increase from last year. Private medical colleges contributed the majority of these newly added seats. Twenty-five new medical colleges have also entered the fray this year. Karnataka leads with the highest number of total MBBS seats available.
Cyber fraud syndicate exploits poor peoples bank accounts
Chikkamagaluru: A major cyber fraud racket that allegedly exploited the poverty and innocence of daily wage earners by using their bank accounts to route crores of rupees has come to light in Karnatakas Chikkamagaluru district. Investigators have found that huge sums of money were transferred through the accounts of auto drivers, homemakers and civic workers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Video sparks outrage over moral policing in Bengaluru park
Bengaluru: Allegations of moral policing have resurfaced in Karnataka after a video showing a woman wearing a burqa being confronted by an unidentified man in a public park went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage and debate over personal liberty and privacy. The video circulating online allegedly shows a man questioning a woman who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka: Hassan residents resist evacuation from landslide zones
Hassan: Authorities in Karnatakas Hassan district have identified 16 landslide-prone locations and four flood-prone areas in Sakleshpur taluk following concerns over heavy monsoon rains in the Malenadu region. As a precautionary measure, the taluk administration has advised families living in vulnerable areas to relocate to safer places. However, residents have opposed the move, stating that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Students lead plantation drive as Bidar Parisara Vahini takes environment campaign to schools
The programme was part of Bidar Parisara Vahinis initiative to take environmental awareness campaigns to schools across the Kalyana Karnataka region
Karnataka corruption Hospital staff prepare meals, but contractor paid 12 lakh per month in Bidar
Karnataka State Food Commission finds irregularities in PDS, hospital, hostels in Bidar district
Enrol in SIR to get guarantee benefits in Karnataka, says Congress leader
Anjali Nimbalkar, former MLA and Congress leader, chaired a meeting at the Belagavi DCC office to review the process of party workers working as BLAs
